1. Of all Canadian youth between the ages of 15 and 24 years in 2011, 45
Of all Canadian youth between the ages of 15 and 24 years in 2011, 45.1% were working full time and 40.7% were working part time.
Most employed youth aged 15 to 24 (71%) reported “going to school” as the reason for choosing part-time employment, 5% said it was a personal preference and 20% noted “other”, which included business conditions and unable to find full-time work.1
1 Source: Statistics Canada, CANSIM tables and 282‑0001.
Implications
Part-time employment has been increasing steadily, especially among youth aged 15 to 24 years. For this age group, part-time employment is often ideal because it provides income while allowing youth to attend secondary and post-secondary schooling.
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, Work-Employment Rate, accessed at on January 15, 2012.